2.1 Comparing Governments

Argentina

• Government has had many changes throughout its history– 1816 – independence – 1817-1850 – dictatorships– 1850- 1920s- new constitution and democratic system,

strong economic period.– 1930s and early 1940s- military coup and dictatorships– 1946 – democracy under Juan Peron– 1950s military coup– Since 1980s democratic system

Peru

• 1821 – independence• Many shifts between military rule and

democratically elected leadership• Elected presidents have favored the rich• Political instability, economic problems and

lack of social programs has made progress impossible

• 2001- elected the first Quechan leader

Chile

• Mostly representative democracy until 1973• 1973- Augusto Pinochet led a military coup and

became dictator. He was ruthless and cruel to the people

• 1990- people overthrow Pinochet and elect 1st woman leader Michelle Brachelet– Fought to ease poverty– Expanded social programs – Used profits from copper mines to create employment

opportunities

Pampas Economy

• 295,000 square miles of grasslands provide the entire economy through ranching and commercial farming– Wet pampas ( east) – wheat, corn, flax, alfalfa,

soybeans, and cattle production• Soybeans are the major crop made into plastics, inks,

adhesives, animal feed and food for humans.– Dry pampas- cattle production

Chile’s Food Production

• Climate is ideal for growing crops– Fruits: apples, peaches, and grapes( wine

production– Olives – oil

• Mining– Copper is most valuable resource

2.4 Products of Peru

• Agriculture – Asparagus– Wheat– Coffee– Cattle and alpaca ranching

• Mining– Leading exporter of minerals and metals

• Gold, silver, zinc, copper, and tin